Burning calories or reducing the number of calories that you consume can you lose weight. if you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. conversely, if you consume fewer calories than you burn you will lose weight. it takes about 3,500 calories to equal 1 pound of body fat.

Which of these contraceptive methods would be most beneficial for a female who wishes to avoid side effects or surgery?

In the past week dylan, was laid off from work, was given notice he is in academic probation and was threatened to be evicted from his apartment. as a result, he has increased his usage of alcohol and cigarettes. which of these life skills would beneficial?

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?